| Primary address | 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Claremont |
| Parcel ID | 48H-7607-31-2 |
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| Sale date | 05/12/2023 |
| Sale price | $2,752,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $36,595 |
| Building sqft | 2,701 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.45 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Residential Hillside (RH-4) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1964 and has a total of 2,701 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,863,700, the tax amount paid for 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $36,595.
When was 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the last sale price?688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 05/12/2023 for $2,752,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $36,595 |
| Market value | $2,863,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $2,863,700 | 1.2779 | $36,595 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,807,550 | 1.2603 | $35,384 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,541,330 | 1.3722 | $34,872 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,491,500 | 1.3771 | $34,310 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,442,660 | 1.3741 | $33,565 | +1.07% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.37 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.48 |
| Pear Tree Community School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Pear Tree Community School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center | NR | Public | K | 68 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.48 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.90 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 1.09 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 1.10 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 1.15 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.48 |
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 0.75 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.83 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 1.09 |
| Holy Names High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 152 | 1.43 |
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Here are the neighbors for 688 Alvarado Road, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 770 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,607 | 01/02/2019 | |
| 648 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 03/16/2018 | ||
| 632 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,878 | 06/21/2022 | $2,625,000 |
| 638 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,116 | 04/06/2016 | $1,850,000 |
| 600 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,962 | 10/22/2004 | $1,110,000 |
| 650 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,044 | 03/16/2018 | |
| 262 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,736 | 05/09/1995 | $117,000 |
| 290 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,641 | 05/19/2015 | |
| 870 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,022 | 12/15/2020 | |
| 23 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 1,394 | 08/21/2024 | $1,225,000 |
| 218 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 3,639 | 10/14/1992 | $211,000 |
| 808 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 1,952 | 04/29/1999 | |
| 85 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 4,492 | 01/10/2013 | |
| 624 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,994 | 11/23/1994 | |
| 258 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 4,236 | 02/05/2021 | |
| 800 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,553 | 04/29/1999 | |
| 45 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 4,848 | 03/24/2014 | |
| 30 Vicente Pl, Berkeley | 3,332 | 06/27/2018 | |
| 830 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 1,405 | 11/10/2025 | $1,730,000 |
| 614 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,681 | 05/20/2015 |